Tag Archives: writing

Attention, Dj’s! It’s The Summer 2017 EPA SCBWI Playlist! by Lindsay Bandy

Posted on June 21, 2017 by

Music and inspiration are inseparable for me. Words, sounds, emotion, movement, color, memory, image, rhyme, phrasing, voice, mood….ah yes, my love for music is second only to my love of writing. For every project I’m working on, I have a … Continue reading →

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Last Writer Standing, by Lindsay Bandy

Posted on May 15, 2017 by

In the coming weeks, Lindsay and Lori Ann will be sharing some of their favorite past blog posts. This post by Lindsay originally appeared on the blog in August 2015. What does late-night comedy writing have in common with writing for kids … Continue reading →

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Writerly Advice—Get Involved, by Eva Polites

Posted on March 22, 2017 by

Writing is solitary, and after a while, loneliness and doubt may set in and lead to a slump. To overcome this obstacle, I recommend joining a writing group such as our very own SCBWI. As a member, you can get … Continue reading →

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A Newb Hoping To Give a Little/Get a Little (Advice, I Mean), by Joanne Vencius

Posted on March 20, 2017 by

I’m a newb (a newbie). I’m not new to writing—I have a 20-year career in corporate marketing communications, but the idea of me writing for children is only a little over a year old. One night in my sleep, I … Continue reading →

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Second Career Writer, Part 2: Revising Life, by Kristen C. Strocchia

Posted on March 17, 2017 by

While my Time Ferrets Anonymous post championed making the most of every moment for moving a writing career forward, there’s something to be said for revising life. While it’s generally a New Year tradition to make positive changes, why not … Continue reading →

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Second Career Writer, Part 1: Time Ferrets Anonymous, by Kristen C. Strocchia

Posted on March 15, 2017 by

Overloaded? Overwhelmed? Voices screaming inside your head demanding to be written while actual voices scream outside your head demanding to be taken care of? I know the feeling. By summer, I fancy myself a full time writer, but the other … Continue reading →

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Web Wednesday: Late January Edition, by Lori Ann Palma

Posted on January 25, 2017 by

Happy Wednesday! It’s late January, which means we’re one month down with winter, and if you’re like me, the end can’t come soon enough! I also want to remind you that there are *two days* left to submit to the … Continue reading →

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